Journal of Family Trauma, Child Custody and Child Development

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Family Trauma, Child Custody, and Child Development (JFT), formerly Journal of Child Custody, provides access to the research, theories, ideas, commentaries, and experiences of leading experts in the fields of family psychology, child development, attachment, child custody, trauma, interpersonal violence and abuse, assessment, parenting, divorce, and other relevant areas.

It keeps professionals up to date with the latest developments in the research and practice on these important areas of family and child functioning, as well as discussions about complex legal and psychological issues involved in their assessment or evaluations.

While it will not shy away from controversial topics and ideas, the JFT is committed to publishing accurate, balanced, and scholarly articles as well as insightful reviews of relevant literature, research, and books covering these areas.

It is important for practitioners to be aware and understand the latest techniques, science, ethical factors, best practices, and applications regarding child and family issues such that they are able to conduct evaluations, interventions, legal representation, testimony, and advocacy with respect to their profession and discipline.

The journal is anonymously peer reviewed with an interdisciplinary editorial board comprised of child custody evaluators, mental health, social work, law enforcement and medical professionals, researchers, attorneys, and judges committed to the safety and best interests of children and families, especially as they relate to various types of court cases.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.1
2024	0.70

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.361

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	27

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	14844

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	99

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine, Psychology and Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Conflictual couples: The impact of dyadic adjustment and depressive symptoms on conflict in incarcerated couples

  Citation: 27

  Authors: Eman, Alyssa

• Pathways from family violence exposure to disruptive behavior and suspension in elementary school

  Citation: 16

  Authors: Alysse M.

• Post-separation abuse: A literature review connecting tactics to harm

  Citation: 15

  Authors: Kathryn J., Viola, Jennifer L., Jacquelyn

• “He was the king of the house” children’s perspectives on the men who abused their mothers

  Citation: 13

  Authors: Simon, Isabelle, Geneviève

• Trauma exposure and post-traumatic stress disorder among youth in a high-risk family study: Associations with maternal and paternal alcohol use disorder

  Citation: 11

  Authors: Annah K., Kathleen K., Howard J., John R., Andrey P., Jacquelyn L., Samuel, Victor, Michie, Vivia V.

• The role of parental emotional validation and invalidation on children’s clinical symptoms: A study with children exposed to intimate partner violence

  Citation: 11

  Authors: Paulo Correia

• The Child Abuse Risk Evaluation Dutch Version (CARE-NL): A retrospective validation study

  Citation: 10

  Authors: Corine, Martin, Steven

• Health-related experiences of family court and domestic abuse in England: A looming public health crisis

  Citation: 9

  Authors: Elizabeth, Sonja, Donna, Adrienne, Arpana

• Adolescents in residential treatment: The prevalence of ACEs, substance use and justice involvement

  Citation: 8

  Authors: Eraina, Haley, Surabhi, Frances, Kiersten, Paige, Debra, Pam, Steven

• Exploring the test-retest differences of self-reported adverse childhood experiences among adolescents in residential treatment

  Citation: 8

  Authors: Eraina, Haley, Meera, Kiersten, Paige, Debra, Frances, Surabhi, Faith, Pam, Steven

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